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N352 SPM

1995 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,801 mi
Last recorded136,801 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN352 SPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 136,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

valve cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 1 May 2015 136,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

valve cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 29 Apr 2014 124,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside steering idler box

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2013 114,224 miles

Rear over axle metal suspension pipes getting corroded (reccommend spraying with oil)

Rear suspension dumb bell links have slight wear

Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear over axle metal suspension pipes getting corroded (reccommend spraying with oil)

Rear suspension dumb bell links have slight wear

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,585 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN

REAR METAL FUEL PIPE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2011 104,076 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,004 miles

B OTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES EXHAUST CORRODED BOTH REAR DROP LINK BUSHES WORN

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,640 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 92,640 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 88,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,033 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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N352 SPM is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N352 SPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N352 SPM is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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